Canada’s love affair with the maple runs deep, from the leaf on our flag to the syrup on our pancakes. In 2026, the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) is marking a very specific maple milestone: 30 years since Parliament proclaimed the maple tree (genus Acer) as Canada’s national arboreal emblem. We’re thrilled to offer the 2026 $1 Pure Gold Coin – 30th Anniversary of Canada’s Arboreal Emblem—a small, finely detailed tribute that delivers big on history, artistry, and collectability. (Justice Laws Website) Why this Coin Stands Out Crafted in 99.99% pure gold, this miniature showpiece weighs 0.5 g…
From Paper to Pocket Change: The Story of Canada’s $1 Coin
Last updated on September 5th, 2025 at 07:50 amIf you’ve ever slipped a “loonie” into a parking meter or dropped one in a kid’s piggy bank, you’re holding a century-spanning story in the palm of your hand. At Colonial Acres Coins, we love that the $1 Canadian coin bridges everyday life and national history—from Depression-era silver dollars to today’s iconic loon. In this deep dive, we’ll trace how Canada moved from paper dollars to a durable, decimal one-dollar coin, what life looked like in the early 1930s when our first $1 coins appeared, and how the design has evolved across…
